Went to Hibbing Minnesota today to visit with family. Was blown away when per chance I drove past Bennet Park on Greyhound Boulevard, and right by the play ground equipment discovered a small flock of 10 Pine Grosbeaks feeding on a small group of ornamental crab apple trees. Was even more surprised to discover a Townsends Solitaire foraging in the same area. The solitaire fed heavily on the crabapples that were on the ground. It was quite shy compared to the pine grosbeaks. The solitaire appeared to be quite localized and it would not suprise me at all if the bird could be found in this location in the future as there is plenty of food in the area and plenty of cover to be had in the planted conifers in the park. I was wondering if anyone knew of a Townsends Solitaire being recorded in the Hibbing area before? Happy Birding, Shawn Zierman.
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